Goulburn High School vs Trinity Catholic College Goulburn
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Goulburn High School
Goulburn · Government high school · 7-12
648 students · ICSEA 943
Trinity Catholic College Goulburn
Goulburn · Catholic high school · 7-12
714 students · ICSEA 1025
| Measure | Goulburn High School Goulburn NSW | Trinity Catholic College Goulburn Goulburn NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #397 of 539 | #166 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1099 of 1,472 | #419 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 648 | 714 |
| Girls / boys | 305 / 343 | 361 / 353 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 145 | 181 |
| Year 12 cohort | 61 | 56 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | +46% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 943 | 1025 |
| ICSEA percentile | 22th | 58th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 52% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 11.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 60.2 | 60.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.9 | 16.9 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 7% |
| Suburb | Goulburn 2580 | Goulburn 2580 |
| Council area | Goulburn Mulwaree | Goulburn Mulwaree |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | goulburn-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.trinitycollege.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Trinity Catholic College Goulburn scores higher on the Success Index (64.2 vs 33.5).
- •Trinity Catholic College Goulburn has the higher ICSEA (1025 vs 943), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Goulburn High School has fewer students per teacher (10.8 vs 11.8).
- •Trinity Catholic College Goulburn is the larger school with 714 students compared with 648.
- •Trinity Catholic College Goulburn has grown faster over five years (46% vs 8%).
- •Goulburn High School is a government school while Trinity Catholic College Goulburn is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Goulburn High School better than Trinity Catholic College Goulburn?
On the Success Index, Trinity Catholic College Goulburn ranks higher (64.2 vs 33.5 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Goulburn High School and Trinity Catholic College Goulburn?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Goulburn and Goulburn in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Goulburn High School has 10.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Trinity Catholic College Goulburn has 11.8.
How do Goulburn High School and Trinity Catholic College Goulburn rank in NSW?
Goulburn High School is 397th of 539 and Trinity Catholic College Goulburn is 166th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.